About Guilford County

Established in 1771, Guilford County is the third-most populous county in North Carolina. Two major cities, Greensboro and High Point, are both within county limits and each host a county courthouse. The county is also home to 10+ municipalities, communities, and unincorporated areas.  

Guilford County has a rich history with key moments in the Revolutionary War, Underground Railroad, and Civil Rights movement taking place in the county. Guilford County also claims a number of state firsts including the first graded school, first state supported school for people of color, first publicly supported institution of higher learning for women, first co-ed college in the south, first paid paramedic-level ambulance service, and first public health department, only the second in the country. 

Today, Guilford County has strong and inclusive local and regional economies; a clean environment with quality recreational outlets; and vibrant arts, culture, and entertainment. Companies at the forefront of new technologies in supersonic flight and electric and hybrid vehicle battery technology selected Guilford County as their preferred place to establish roots and grow.